1740 Histoires de Parfums 2008
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Very helpful Review
Bountiful Unisex Floriental Leather
Histoires de Parfums 1740 is a bountiful floriental leather perfume with lots of texture and enough spice to balance the dark leather note. I would compare this composition favorably with 1876. Both are just gorgeous and have a chypre side, in this case thanks to the labdanum and patchouli notes. The presence of cardamom also contributes to a texture similar to one that I've encountered in several modern chypres, although this one is darker due to the leather.
This composition is definitely suitable for guys and gals alike, and I find myself unclear once again (same story with other offerings from this house) as to why 1740 is categorized by the house as “made for men.” There is so much oriental and chypre activity here characteristic of women's perfumes, in fact, that only the leather renders this unisex. Anyway, it's beautiful. That's the important point! Highly recommended for those who love oriental chypres with a light touch of leather.
This composition is definitely suitable for guys and gals alike, and I find myself unclear once again (same story with other offerings from this house) as to why 1740 is categorized by the house as “made for men.” There is so much oriental and chypre activity here characteristic of women's perfumes, in fact, that only the leather renders this unisex. Anyway, it's beautiful. That's the important point! Highly recommended for those who love oriental chypres with a light touch of leather.